NFL: 10 Players You Should Watch in Fantasy in 2015

  The NFL is just under 100 days away, that seems kind of far, but the NFL fantasy drafts are approaching fast. Every season there are players that have break-out seasons or they just have one really good fantasy year. I will tell you 10 players that you should be eying for your fantasy drafts come August.

The numeric order isn't of any importance...

1. Stedman Baily - Entering his third season, Baily now has to prove his worth. With a lot of attention there being directed at former first-round selection, Tevon Austin and former pro-bowler Kenny Britt, Baily may be a surprise pick for most fantasy owners. In 2014, he [Baily] had 30 receptions, 435 yards and one touchdown. His numbers might not be very impressive for fantasy owners, but now that they have a new quarterback in St. Louis in Nick Foles, who was acquired in the trade for Sam Bradford, I believe that they are in a slightly better situation for the Rams as an organization and for their offensive unit; Bradford couldn't stay healthy and Foles is a proven quarterback. A new quarterback in town could be a blessing for Baily and I believe that his performance against the Raiders in 2014 (5 receptions, 100 yards) is a sign of things to come for Baily in 2015.
Where to draft him: I wouldn't say use a high pick on him, ever. Any round after 10 would be realistic.

2. Teddy Bridgewater - Coming off of an impressive rookie performance, Bridgewater has to give an encore performance in year two, right? Well, with the addition of receiver Mike Wallace, all-pro running back Adrian Peterson returning and the emergence of Charles Johnson last season, I expect for Bridgewater to be even better in 2015. his 2014 numbers were impressive for what he had around him: 2,919 yards, 14 touchdowns and a completion percentage of 65 percent. At times Bridgewater looked like a game manager, some games he wouldn't throw that much, but I understand that there wasn't much to work with on the offensive side of the ball. In a Norv Turner offense with the weapons that he now has around him, I expect for Bridgewater to throw for at least 25 touchdowns in 2015. Also, don't forget that he's a dual-threat quaterback, I'm almost positive he'll have a couple of rushing scores as well.
Where to draft him: He shouldn't be drafted before the 7th round.

3. Carlos Hyde - This is an interesting pick for myself. I like Hyde a lot for this season, especially since Frank Gore is no longer in San Fran and he'll more than likely carry the load. However, I know the team looks a lot different than it has in the past three seasons. New coach and new offensive line, but I have a feeling the toughness and culture is still there. 333 yards on 83 attempts with four touchdowns, in 2014, wasn't too bad for someone that played behind a future hall-of-fame running back. Now that Hyde has the keys to the ship, expect for him to see a lot of action, and with the addition of Reggie Bush to team, Hyde should be able to come in a lot on goal line and red zone situations.
Where to draft him: Any round after the 6th.

4. Brandin Cooks - Cooks showed flashes before being injured in 2014, with 53 receptions, 550 yards and three touchdowns. I'm sure 2015 will be even better for the former first-round selection. Entering his second season, Cooks has an ever bigger role in this offense. The Saints made one of the most surprising off-season moves when they traded all-pro tight end, Jimmy Graham. Also, they parted ways with former starter, Kenny Stills, in a trade that sent him to the Dolphins. It now seems as if Cooks is the primary target on offense. He's not a fantasy sleeper, no. This is why he was drafted so high by the organization, last year.    
Where to draft him: Any round after the 4th.

5. Jarvis Landry - There was a lot of talk about one former LSU receiver, reigning Rookie of the Year, Odell Beckham Jr. However, down in Miami, his [Beckham Jr.] former teammate, Jarvis Landry didn't fair too bad himself, in 2014. With a rookie campaign consisting of 84 receptions, 758 yards and five touchdowns, can't say that was too shabby, for a player who was seen as overlooked by some draft experts. With the departure of Mike Wallace, who was traded to Minnesota, and the organization using it's first-round draft selection on receiver, Devante Parker, I can honestly say that Landry should be the Primary target in the offense. Even with Parker being the first-rounder, Landry has experience in the offense and he has chemistry with quarterback, Ryan Tannehill. The great thing about Landry's situation, he shouldn't receiver any double coverage and could be overlooked by defenders entering the year.
Where to draft him: Any round after the 9th.

6. Russell Wilson - You shouldn't be surprised by this, at all. Russell Wilson is already "@DangeRuss" on twitter. Now, he'll be that on the field. Wilson will go from having what people say is a "pretty decent" receiving core, to now having a receiving core that has all-pro tight end, Jimmy Graham in it. The addition of Graham will help him in red zone situations for sure. With the emergence of Chris Matthews in the Super Bowl, and the addition of rookie Tyler Lockett,  expect to see great numbers out of Wilson... I do, he's my favorite to win MVP in 2015. He passed for 20 touchdowns in 2015, expect that number to increase by eight, at least. Remember, this is a contract year for Wilson, he'll be playing with a chip on his shoulder, all season long.
Where to draft him: Any round before the 4th.

7.  Martavis Bryant - In Pittsburgh, Antonio Brown is the man to look for. However, in 2014, Bryant showed flashes of being very good, especially in his performance against the Jets, with 8 receptions, 143 yards and a touchdown. Even though the Steelers lost the game, they were able to see a lot from Bryant. After back-to-back 100 reception years, Antonio Brown will probably see double coverage, every game. Someone else will have to emerge and take some of the pressure off of Brown, I believe that Bryant will be that person. After being looked over by scouts because of former teammate Sammy Watkins, coming out of Clemson, and his injury issues that he battled with in college, Bryant has a lot to prove and 2015 will be a good year to make a statement.
Where to draft him: Any round after the 8th.

8. Marvin Jones - The Bengals caught some back breaks in 2014. A.J. Green had injury issues, Tyler Eifert suffered an injury early on that sidelined him for the season, Mohammad Sanu, at times, was the only receiving threat the Bengals had on the field. With Jones looking to make up for lost time, expect for the Bengals to use him early and often. In 2013, Jones played a major role in the offense, having 51 receptions, 712 yards and 10 touchdowns. One thing that makes Jones so dangerous is that  he can play both, slot receiver or on the outside. 2015 could be big for Jones and the Bengals offense. It looks as if we will finally get to see the three-headed monster of Green, Jones & Sanu and all three could have very good years, if healthy.
Where to draft him: Any round after the 7th.

9. Devante Freeman - Sleeper alert! Freeman might not win this starting job, Tevin Coleman has been said to look very impressive at OTA's. However, I believe that he will play a major role in the offense this season. In 2014, Freeman had 248 yards on 65 carries and a touchdown, that wasn't impressive at all. But, his 30 receptions should tell you something. He [Freeman] should see a lot of action in short yardage and red zone situations. And if you aren't familiar -- red zone touches = fantasy love. In an offense that wasn't healthy in 2014, Freeman did help a lot and he took some pressure off of Veteran back, Stephan Jackson. Freeman may not rush for 1,000 yards, but I think that he'll combine for 1,000 yards, rushing and receiving. He'll be a good late-round selection for you to consider.
Where to draft him: Any round after the 11th.

10. Darren McFadden - This could be a reach. But, maybe we haven't seen the best that McFadden has to offer. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt, he's been playing in Oakland, for a Raiders team that has been awful for nearly a decade. Now, McFadden looks to have a fresh start, in Dallas. Let's be honest, he isn't 'Run-DMC' anymore. Entering his eighth year in the league, McFadden still has to prove that he was worth a first-round selection in 2007. When he first signed with the Cowboys, he told reporters "The league hasn't seen the best of Darren McFadden". I hope this is true. If the offensive line performs as well as it did last season, we could see a resurgence of Darren McFadden and he could be 'Run-DMC 2.0'. In 2014, McFadden wasn't injured for half of the season, he just didn't perform well, his 155 carries, 500 yards and two touchdowns tells the story of the Raiders' season in 2014, as well as his role with the team. I wouldn't say bank on him being a "Star" but don't be surprised if he has a good season.
Where to draft him: Any round after the 7th.  

Other players to watch for...
Reggie Bush/ 49ers
Geno Smith/ N.Y. Jets
Jalen Strong/Texans
Bengals D/ST
Michael Crabtree/ Raiders
Nick Toon/ Saints
Duke Johnson/ Browns